Xi’an Style Cumin Lamb Noodles

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole wheat noodles offer more fiber, while rice noodles are often cheaper.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil with chili flakes

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil with chili flakes

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: none

Ground cumin is easier to find but may lack the freshness of whole seeds.

Prepare the homemade hand-pulled noodles according to your preferred method; set aside.

Toast the whole cumin seeds, sichuan peppercorns, and coriander seeds in a dry pan until fragrant.

Marinate the sliced lamb with Shaoxing wine, salt, peanut oil, and cornstarch; set aside.

Heat peanut oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and ginger; stir-fry until aromatic.

Add the marinated lamb to the wok; stir-fry until browned.

Add sliced red onion and hot green chili; stir-fry until tender.

Pour in the chili oil, chinkiang vinegar, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce; toss to combine.

Add the cooked noodles to the wok; stir-fry everything together until heated through.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaf before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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